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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220210960031 · 04/01/2021 · CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cemex S A
Operator
CEMEX Construction Materials South LLC
Mine
0202851

Narrative

The employee began to set up a 6' ladder to begin working on the belt scales. When the employee reached the 4th rung, the employee realized the ladder will not be tall enough to perform the job tasks. While climbing down the ladder, the ladder then toppled over causing the employee to fall, injuring right ankle. Employee is unsure as to how the ladder toppled over.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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